Flounder
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 Flounder
are flatfish that live in ocean waters in
Northern European waters and along the east
coast of the United States and Canada.
Flounder lie on their left sides on the
ocean floor; in adulthood, both eyes are
situated on the right, upward-facing side of
its body, and are aligned along a roughly
70° angle. Flounder sizes typically vary
from five to fifteen inches, though they
sometimes grow as long as two feet in
length. Their breadth is about one-half of
their length. The flounder feeding ground is
the soft mud of the sea bottom, near bridge
spiles, docks, and other bottom incumbrances;
they are sometimes found on bass grounds as
well. Their diet consists of fish spawn,
crustaceans, and insects.
Fishing
and cooking
Flounder fishing is best in spring and
autumn. Flounder may be caught in summer,
but the meat will be soft and unpleasant for
eating. Flounder will bite at almost
anything used for fish bait, including any
kind of tackle. Use a small hook; No. 8
being the recommended size. Flounder are an
excellent pan fish, but they should be
cooked as soon as possible after being
caught. |
